During warm weather, there’s a water taxi into Newport as well. Newport Harbor Light: This historic lighthouse helped to guide and protect the area’s bustling shipping industry in the early ...

Ida Lewis was celebrated for her unparalleled bravery as the keeper of Lime Rock Light House in Newport Harbor.

The four-bedroom home pays homage to the state’s maritime past, with a four-story lighthouse wing featuring a wraparound deck with commanding views of Newport Harbor. The home sits on a grassy 1 ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While seeing Newport by land ... ride and stunning views of lighthouses, mansions, local islands, Fort Adams and more. For a more traditional harbor cruise, consider Gansett ...

the building of Beavertail Lighthouse dates back to 1712, when documents from a Newport Town Meeting record the first official request for a permanent navigational aid for merchants traveling to ...